Sextant
/ˈsɛkstənt/
Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:15 pts7 letters
Definition of Sextant
noun
- A navigational device for deriving angular distances between objects so as to determine latitude and longitude.
- One sixth of a circle or disc; a sector with an angle of 60°.
- One of six groups of adjacent teeth, excluding the wisdom teeth. The front sextants go from canine to canine, and there are sextants on the right and left of these. See w:Periodontal examination.
Anagrams of Sextant
No exact anagrams found for "sextant". This word has a unique letter combination.
Letter Values
s1
e1
x8
t1
a1
n1
t1
Total: 14 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Sextant
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Sextant"
Sextant is a 7-letter word that scores 14 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Sextant" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "sextant" is a medium-scoring word. It contains the letter X, which is worth 8 points.